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The Red Cross has confirmed that the sixth hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas has been completed on Saturday. Getty Images

Israel, Hamas release prisoners in latest exchange despite ceasefire tensions

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts $275M worth of cocaine during drug busting mission Reuters

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts $275M worth of cocaine, crew member lost

An American aircraft carrier and a Panamanian merchant ship collided near Port Said, Egypt, located at the northern tip of the Suez Canal. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

US carrier, merchant ship collide in Suez Canal prompting naval investigation

European leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine security concerns amid US-Russia peace talks, seeking a unified response. Getty Images

Macron urges Europe to boost defenses amid Trump’s return to WH: Report

Vice President JD Vance meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at Munich Security Conference, discussing Ukraine's future. Getty Images

Vance signals US troops may go to Ukraine, Zelenskyy rejects forced peace

Ukraine says a Russian drone struck the confinement shell at Chernobyl. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X/@ZelenskyyUa

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war

Ukraine’s Security Service said the head of the country’s Anti-Terrorist Center headquarters was actually a Russian spy. SBU

Ukraine uncovers Russian ‘rat’ in Security Service

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration over the migrants recently taken to Guantánamo Bay. Getty Images

ACLU sues Trump administration for access to migrants sent to Guantánamo

The 2025 Invictus Games takes place in Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Straight Arrow News spoke with Team U.S. athletes. U.S. Army photo by Michel Sauret

Team US making life-changing memories at Invictus Games 2025

Ukraine unveiled a top-secret underground missile production facility producing scores of Peklo missiles. Peklo is Ukrainian for "hell." UAF

Ukraine unveils underground ‘Hell-making’ missile facility

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear sites, sparking global concern over regional conflict and nuclear proliferation issues. Getty Images

Israel may strike Iran’s nuclear sites within months, Tehran vows to rebuild

According to a new report, the U.S. State Department is set to designate eight transnational gangs as terrorist groups. Getty Images

Trump administration to designate 8 cartels as terrorist organizations: Report

President Trump said on Wednesday he talked over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the need to end the war in Ukraine. Getty Images

President Trump reveals he called Putin to end war in Ukraine

The US Army is replacing Microsoft with Anduril Industries to lead development of its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) high-tech battlefield headsets. The transition follows years of design challenges, technical setbacks, and soldier complaints with Microsoft's military-adapted HoloLens 2. DVIDS

Anduril takes over $22B US Army combat headset contract from Microsoft

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that U.S. forces will not join future peacekeeping missions in Ukraine. AP Images

US forces will not join Ukraine peacekeeping mission: Hegseth

This New England-based company, the Kopin Corporation, stands at the forefront of innovation in the microdisplays industry. DVIDS

Unleashing the power of microdisplays: Weapons and Warfare

The U.S. is using high-tech spy planes in missions near the southern border to combat Mexican drug cartels, according to a new report. Getty Images

How US spy planes are being used to combat Mexican drug cartels: Report

A new military report is showing there are serious issues with the emergency ejection system on the T-7A Red Hawk. Boeing

More turbulence for USAF’s next-gen trainer

A new GAO report shows only half of the ships the U.S. Marines use for amphibious operations are in satisfactory condition. DVIDS

US amphibious ships facing new issues, half of 32 ships in good condition

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed an order to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg after a name change in 2023. Getty Images

‘Bragg is back’: Hegseth orders Fort Liberty honor new Bragg with renaming

WWII-era bombs unearthed at U.K. playground renovation site, prompting extensive cleanup operation and highlighting risk of wartime ordnance. Northumberland Councillor Mark Mather

Nearly 200 World War II bombs discovered beneath English playground

President Trump warns "all hell will break loose" if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages Saturday. AP Images

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release

Hamas announced that it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages, originally set for Saturday, Feb. 15. Reuters

Ceasefire in jeopardy as Hamas delays next release of Israeli hostages

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the return of President Donald Trump to the White House raises the possibility of renewed negotiations between the two countries.  Getty Images

Ukraine, Russia prepare for possible peace talks as Trump vows to end war